Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 530 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stress the important words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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